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Monday, November 12, 2012

What is a Professional Artist?

I came across this on Facebok via Samantha Thompson. I'm not sure that I agree with all of the points, but it is a good checklist for those who want a small business in fine arts.

Professional artists are:

-seeking to build a reputation as a professional artist -making regular attempts to bring his/her work to the public or relevant market -having regular public exhibitions of his/her art work -offering work for sale, or selling art work -having work acquired for public or private collections -securing work, commissions or consultancies on the basis of his/her professional expertise -undertaking arts projects -securing residencies, teaching, lecturing or giving public talks eligible to apply for or has been awarded government grants -seeking philanthropic patronage or sponsorship -carrying out work in a businesslike manner (e.g. keeping financial records, having formal written contracts or agreements, having a written business plan) -regularly participating in activities designed to promote his/her work including establishing a website and other marketing activities -achieving industry or peer recognition through published works, critical texts or media profile -building industry contacts -renting, leasing or owning space dedicated for art purpose professionally qualified or has equivalent experience typical of others in the industry -a member of a professional association or union (like NAVA)

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This artwork has been shown in various venues, the most recent of which are listed below, and are in numerous private collections including those of Richard Castellane, noted gallery owner and Edwin Vollmer.

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Everson Museum 60/60
Friday June 17 at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY